The sluice gates of the Avis Dam are set to open, and residents have gathered to witness the momentous occasion.

The level of the Zambezi River continues to rise significantly following heavy rainfall over the past few days.

The Shingunguma Combined School (SCS), situated in Eengava village in the Ohangwena Region, has been closed until further notice due to heavy rainfall, coupled with an influx of water from neighbouring Angola.

Classes have also been suspended until the situation stabilises.